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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 501.79 and 238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 501.79 and 238.61 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 501.79 = 238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/501.79 = 238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 501.79 × 238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 119,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,729.01/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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